Key Responsibilities 1. Nutrition Assessment & Planning Conduct detailed nutritional assessments for senior citizens, focusing on age-related needs and medical conditions. Develop personalized diet charts for elders with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, arthritis, renal concerns, and gastrointestinal disorders. Modify diets based on appetite changes, mobility limitations, digestive issues, and medication schedules. 2. Ongoing Monitoring & Review Regularly track progress and adjust meal plans to ensure optimal nutritional balance. Monitor weight changes, hydration levels, blood sugar patterns, digestion, and energy levels. Provide periodic reviews for caregivers and family members. 3. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and caregivers to provide a holistic elder-care plan. Guide Emopract’s field team and family members on food preparation, portion size, and safe handling of meals. 4. Elder-Specific Dietary Guidance Plan diets supporting common elder needs: immunity, bone health, heart health, digestive ease, muscle strength, and cognitive wellbeing. Address special issues such as poor appetite, chewing or swallowing difficulties, nutrient deficiencies, and dehydration risk. 5. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate records of assessments, plans, and progress updates. Provide monthly or weekly reports as required for family consultations or medical reviews. 6. Education & Counselling Conduct short counselling sessions for elders and their families regarding healthy living, safe foods, meal timing, and lifestyle practices. Provide guidance for diet during clinical symptoms (fever, infections, post-surgery recovery, etc.). Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics / Nutrition / Food Science . Minimum 2 years of experience working with elder patients or in a clinical/healthcare setting. Strong understanding of age-related nutrition needs and medical diets. Excellent communication and counselling skills; ability to interact patiently with elders. Ability to prepare easy-to-follow diet plans for caregivers. Good documentation, follow-up, and tele-consultation skills. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities 1. Nutrition Assessment & Planning Conduct detailed nutritional assessments for senior citizens, focusing on age-related needs and medical conditions. Develop personalized diet charts for elders with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, arthritis, renal concerns, and gastrointestinal disorders. Modify diets based on appetite changes, mobility limitations, digestive issues, and medication schedules. 2. Ongoing Monitoring & Review Regularly track progress and adjust meal plans to ensure optimal nutritional balance. Monitor weight changes, hydration levels, blood sugar patterns, digestion, and energy levels. Provide periodic reviews for caregivers and family members. 3. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and caregivers to provide a holistic elder-care plan. Guide Emopract’s field team and family members on food preparation, portion size, and safe handling of meals. 4. Elder-Specific Dietary Guidance Plan diets supporting common elder needs: immunity, bone health, heart health, digestive ease, muscle strength, and cognitive wellbeing. Address special issues such as poor appetite, chewing or swallowing difficulties, nutrient deficiencies, and dehydration risk. 5. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate records of assessments, plans, and progress updates. Provide monthly or weekly reports as required for family consultations or medical reviews. 6. Education & Counselling Conduct short counselling sessions for elders and their families regarding healthy living, safe foods, meal timing, and lifestyle practices. Provide guidance for diet during clinical symptoms (fever, infections, post-surgery recovery, etc.). Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics / Nutrition / Food Science . Minimum 2 years of experience working with elder patients or in a clinical/healthcare setting. Strong understanding of age-related nutrition needs and medical diets. Excellent communication and counselling skills; ability to interact patiently with elders. Ability to prepare easy-to-follow diet plans for caregivers. Good documentation, follow-up, and tele-consultation skills. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person